Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Disability Support Officer and Academic Advisor

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Brief biography

• Born on 06.08.1997 in Zardab district.

• Graduated from secondary school No. 26 named after I. Taghiyev.

Education

• Bachelor - Baku Eurasian University, Azerbaijani language and literature, 2014-2018

• Master's degree - Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University, Azerbaijani language and literature teacher, 2018-2020

Professional activity

• Baku Eurasian University – Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Disability Support Officer, 2023

• Baku Eurasian University – Academic advisor at the Faculty of Philology, from January 2022

• Baku Eurasian University – senior laboratory assistant at the Faculty of Philology, 2021-2022

 

Responsibilities as the Academic Advisor:

-        Protect and defend the academic interests of students;

-        Present the necessary information and documents related to the organization of the educational process to the students;

-        Advise students in group or individually for the development of individual study plans (as well as changes);

-        Organize regular academic consultations throughout the year and make appropriate entries in the relevant registration journal;

-        Organize the reception of the individual educational plans of the students;

-        Ensure timely formation of subject groups by considering the relevant number norms for the university;

-        Participate in the preparation of the lesson catalog;

-        Participate in the preparation of working educational plans for specialties (programs);

-        Control the preparation and availability of methodological materials necessary for studying specialties (programs) and the provision of methodological materials to students;

-        Participate in educational work with students;

-        Keep in regular contact with parents and keep notes about it in the relevant registration journal;

-        Supervise the attestation of students by subject, prepare their academic transcripts on time and submit them to the relevant structural unit and, upon request, to students;

-        Explain to students about the possibilities of using the university's electronic educational information system, subject registration and obtaining academic transcripts online;

-        Conduct work related to education fee payments of students, ensure payments are made on time;

-        Ensure that the students who receive a deferment from the payment of tuition fees comply with the given period;

-        Deal with students who have the right to study at the expense of the state budget, accepting their documents and ensuring that they are submitted in a timely manner;

-        Participate in the selection of students who will receive scholarships;

-        Deal with students who are on academic leave in an appropriate manner;

-        Ensure that the "student passport" of the students is processed in an appropriate manner and handed over to the relevant structural unit within the specified period;

-        Participate in the work of control commissions organized by the university administration;

-        Report on one's work in the specified time and form;

-        Perform other functions provided in the job description, as well as the instructions of the dean of the faculty.

Responsibilities and duties as Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Disability Support Officer:

-        Investigate equality, diversity and inclusion initiatives and leverage best practices;

-        Provide advice and support on issues of equality, diversity and inclusion;

-        Assess community needs and promoting community cohesion, liaise with community groups and other relevant organisations;

-        Submit semi-annual and annual reports on any discrimination cases to the management;

-        Deal closely with complaints and conflicts at the workplace, preventing their occurrence;

-        Have up-to-date knowledge of all types of anti-discrimination legislation and to actively use it in practice;

-        Develop and deliver presentations and workshops on equality, diversity and inclusion to University staff, students, stakeholders and partner organisations;

-        Provide accommodation, assess the needs of students with disabilities and ensure appropriate accommodations to facilitate their equal access to education. This may include arranging for note-taking services, providing accessible formats for materials, or arranging for extended exam time;

-        Advocate for the rights and needs of students with disabilities within the institution, raising awareness among faculty, staff, and students about disability issues and accommodations available;

-        Offer individualized support and guidance to students with disabilities, help them navigate academic challenges, access resources, and develop strategies for success;

-        Collaborate with faculty, administrators, and other support services within the institution to ensure a cohesive and supportive environment for students with disabilities;

-        Provide training and education to faculty, staff, and students on topics related to disability awareness, accommodation procedures, and creating inclusive environments;

-        Work on initiatives to improve the overall accessibility of campus facilities, technologies, and services to enhance the experience of students with disabilities;

Maintain confidential records/documentation of students' disabilities and accommodation requests in accordance with institutional policies and legal requirements.